There was NO thought of romantic love before the two people married. Love might, or might not come latter, it was not considered important, family/clan was important.
I definitely agree with you on the feelings issue. What I was disagreeing with you on was why marriage was instituted, legitimacy of children v alliances to family. ;-)
38 posted on 08/07/2005 8:52:20 PM PDT by Talking_Mouse
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